Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30084 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BLUE MNTN METHODIST CAMP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam?
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam?
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam is owned by BLUE MNTN METHODIST CAMP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam built?
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam?
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam?
Blue Mountain Methodist Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.